Broilers fêtes Spring Village teachers

Karen Sudu, Gleaner Writer

One hundred and fifty teachers from schools in Spring Village and surrounding districts spent the better part of Teachers' Day in a relaxed environment away from the daily rigours of the classroom, where they were entertained and provided with a scrumptious meal.

As is customary for the past 20 years, the Jamaica Broilers Group of Companies expressed its appreciation to the educators for their sterling contribution to the sector.

"We are so glad to be here to have the opportunity, just to be able to share with them for just a little time, and let them know how much we appreciate them," David Mair, vice-president of operations at Jamaica Broilers, told The Gleaner.

Mair said the teachers who were fêted have demonstrated their commitment to children.

"From the time that I have spent with them, especially those in the Spring Village area, I have seen a devotion that is second to none," he said.

GRATEFUL TEACHERS

The teachers, who were entertained by Dwight Richards, Spring Village SDA Basic School and Freetown Primary School, indicated their delight.

Venessa Myles-Barrett of Innswood High School beamed with pride as she clutched a gift basket which was part of the appreciation package.

"I really enjoyed today and we just want to thank Jamaica Broilers for even remembering us teachers yearly and extending the invitation. The gifts are well appreciated," said Myles-Barrett, who has been teaching for four years.

For Maurice Morgan, information technology instructor at Spring Village Training Institute, also praised Broilers for the recognition.

Patricia Green, vice-principal of Old Harbour High School and a 40-year veteran, said, "It is fantastic, I enjoyed it and over the years that they have been fêting the teachers, I think they are getting better and better at it."

The Rev Dr Peter Garth of Hope Gospel Assembly, who was the guest speaker, encouraged the teachers to continue to strive for excellence.

He said the challenges teachers faced nowadays were different from those faced in the past.

"We would have simple jokes, simple pranks, but teachers are now faced with guns and knives and young boys and girls who have no respect at all for authority," he asserted.